2. Clearwater Marine Aquarium is a non-profit organization that specializes in the rescue, rehabilitation and release of sick or injured marine animals. All the animals brought to the facility arrive because they suffer from an illness or severe injury in the wild. We interviewed Krista Rosado, director of marketing, advertising and public relations. Mission: To restore and preserve our marine environment. We accomplish our mission through leadership in education, research, and the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of marine life. Vision: To impact the nations with the messages of environmental awareness and respect for marine life.
3. History 1972- Clearwater Marine Science Center (CMSC) was incorporated as a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization. 1978- The city of Clearwater donated the current facility, an abandoned water treatment plant, to CMSC. 1979- Marine biologist Dennis Kellenberger was hired as CMSC's Executive Director. His main duties were to teach classes and spearhead a massive remodeling effort. 1981- The first exhibit room, featuring fish from the original Sea-Orama, was opened to the public. 1984- An Atlantic bottlenose dolphin named "Sunset Sam" was rescued and given a permanent home at the center. 1990's- Clearwater Marine Science Center was changed to Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA). Today Clearwater Marine Aquarium is an internationally respected center for animal care, public education, and marine research
